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Most people are unaware of the difference between automatic drip and manual drip coffee makers. The difference is extremely simple. While an automatic drip coffee makers automatically pours hot water over coffee grains, a manual one does not, and it is up to you to pour the hot water.

Manual drip coffee makers typically come in single cup to twelve cup varieties and basically give you similar results as an automatic drip coffee maker. Some people prefer the flavor of coffee after it has been brewed with a manual drip coffee maker, and they rather enjoying being able to choose the type of filter and filter holder. A good thing about manual drip coffee makers is that they don’t use electricity and can be used wherever you happen to go. This makes them a great choice for camping. You can just add boiling water from your campfire or portable stove.

The main components of manual drip coffee makers are the pot or cup, a filter, and a filter holder. There are more complicated varieties available but for most of them, this is all you will need. First you set your pot or cup on a counter, set the filter holder on top, add a filter and fill it with ground coffee. At this point all you have to do is to pour boiling water over the filter and grains. It’s pretty easy but if you don’t know what you are doing or have the proper pot to boil water in, there is a potential to get scalded. Using a teapot or special pot that has a place for pouring is the best way to go as a saucepan isn’t designed for pouring water out.

Each manual drip coffee maker requires a special type of filter and filter holder. The filters can be permanent metal ones or your basic disposable paper ones. A lot of consumers prefer the metal filter because aside from being able to use it repeatedly, they can also have the same level of water flow each time. Paper filters are more costly over time, and the water flow can change depending on the brand used. You can also buy a large variety of filter holders, though it is customary for the manual drip coffee maker to already have one when you buy the machine. You can buy a different one, but be aware of the risk to overflow. Filter holders come in many sizes and they are made from plastic, porcelain, metal or glass.

The manual drip coffee maker pot or cup is an important thing to consider. How many cups of coffee fit your needs? The single cup model is very small and works great for people who live alone or have little space. The 10-12 cup models are great for households where a large amount of coffee is consumed, and also for camping trips. They are still smaller than an electric coffee maker, and they can easily disassemble and clean.

Always keep in mind that what makes a good cup of coffee is the type of coffee you use. Expensive coffee that is freshly ground will taste much better than coffee from a discount store. The choice, however, is very subjective, so you should try different types of coffee to see which one is best for you.

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